to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
height (of a building, etc.); height (of a person or thing)
plastic food storage container; Tupperware
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
scratch; graze; scrape; abrasion
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
papier-mâché tiger (toy with a loose, wobbly head); paper tiger; someone (or something) who is all bark and no bite; man of straw
strength; power; proficiency; ability
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
runny-nosed child; sniveler; sniveller; greenhorn; inexperienced person
depression; low spirits; dejection
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
noble (birth); royal; august; exalted; high-born; of high rank
to make someone eat; to deal (a blow); to play (a trick)
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
very troublesome; extremely bothersome; awfully complicated; tedious and annoying
(opening of a) wound; cut
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
recklessness; foolhardiness